There is a toxic gas leak at the Port of Jordan, and the Chinese Embassy issued a reminder!

Author:Chang'an Street Knowledge Time:2022.06.28

On June 27, local time, a toxic gas leakage accident occurred in the port in southern Jordan. As of 3 am on the 28th of Beijing time, the accident had killed 12 people and more than 260 people were injured.

According to the Peninsula TV station, the port crane failed when the gas storage tank full of 25 tons of chlorine gas was lifted, causing the container to fall and exploded, and at the same time caused a chemical gas leak.

On -site monitoring video screens show that the moment the container dropped, a large yellow gas spread, and people ran towards a safe area.

Toxic gas leaks occurred in the port of Akhag, southern Jordan. Picture source: Jordan TV Station

Chlorine is widely used in disinfectants and water purification agents. The normal temperature of chlorine gas is yellow -green, which is a toxic gas with a strong irritating odor. When inhaled by the respiratory tract, it is in contact with the surface of the surface of the respiratory tract mucosa to produce hydrochloric acid and hydrochloric acid, which will produce local stimuli and corrosion effects. The chlorine gas can be killed.

Local media reported that nearly 200 wounded people were treated in local hospitals due to exposure to toxic gases, and some of them were critical.

The nearest residential area is 25 kilometers away, and local health officials remind people to stay indoors and close the doors and windows.

The Chinese Consul Safety Reminder was issued on the 27th, reminding Chinese citizens in Aasha, a port city in southern Jordan, to pay attention to safety.

The embassy reminds that all Chinese citizens in Aasha Pshaw are concerned about the announcement of the local government, avoid going out, and try to close the doors and windows as much as possible to ensure their own safety. At the same time, please pay attention to the latest security reminders of the embassy in the appointment of Chinese citizens to avoid going to Aasha.

Source: Global Network, Observer Network